Cervical Cancer Screening Consultant: International NGO

Deadline: 13 July 2018 (5pm)

We are an international non-governmental organization (INGO) inviting suitably qualified and experienced local consultants to submit letters of intent in response to this Request for Applications (RFA), which aims to respond to an anticipated bid for a five-year PEPFAR/USAID-funded project on cervical cancer screening. The USAID Global Health office is proposing an activity to improve screening, diagnosis, and treatment for cervical cancer in HIV positive women above 30 years old in Zimbabwe.

RFA Description
We are seeking to engage a local consultant to support with information gathering and the identification of strategies, approaches and activities for the proposal of this anticipated bid on cervical cancer screening in HIV positive women above 30 years old in Zimbabwe. The consultant will support us by conducting a desk review and rapid assessment of the public sector cervical cancer screening program among HIV positive women aged 30 and above and documenting strengths, opportunities and gaps in programming.

The successful applicant will conduct the following key activities:
Conduct desk review to determine the extent of the public sector cervical cancer screening program in Zimbabwe and document best practices from programs rolled out in the region and other resource limited setting; Collect additional information through visits to health facilities, selected implementing local and international partners for more in-depth understanding of key issues affecting effective cervical cancer screening delivery, and; Gather any additional information that is deemed necessary based on the requirements of the RFA.

Eligibility
This position is a local hire. To be eligible, applicants must have Zimbabwean citizenship, permanent residence or current valid work authorization. Zimbabwean nationals and individuals with experience in Zimbabwe are encouraged to apply.

To apply
Interested applicants are required to contact us at [email protected] to obtain the full RFA. The closing date for applications is July 13, 2018 at 5:00pm.